Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX vs Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX

Shimano Torium

Multireels

54.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.61 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight1000g / 35.27oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €184.30
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30HGAL
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil-

Shimano Tekota

Multireels

66.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.57 out of 10

Ergonomics6.08 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight430g / 15.17oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €170.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size500 HGA LCM
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX edges out Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) and the weight (430g / 15,17oz). Still, Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.61 out of 10 and a maximum drag of 11kg / 24,25lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Shimano Tekota?

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX

Scoring 8.57 out of 10 (430g / 15,17oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
A score of 6.43 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) gives a decent speed but doess not rush a lot